Planetary waves, soil-moisture deficit likely caused 2021 heat dome over western North America: Study

Category : Climate Change | Location : International  | Posted on 2024-01-17 02:26:30


Planetary waves, soil-moisture deficit likely caused 2021 heat dome over western North America: Study

An unprecedented heatwave struck much of Western North America in June 2021. The unusual warming, caused by a phenomenon called a ‘heat dome’, may have been led by high-altitude winds known as planetary waves, according to a new study.

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/planetary-waves-soil-moisture-deficit-likely-caused-2021-heat-dome-over-western-north-america-study-93919